Job Title: 13 Forest Supervisors – NFA Uganda Jobs 2022
Organization: National Forestry Authority (NFA)
Reports to: Sector Manager/Plantation Manager
Duty Station: Field based and ready to work in hard-to-reach areas
Salary Scale: NFA 7 Terms of
Employment: Three (3) year contract (Renewable)
National Forestry Authority (NFA) Profile:
Government of Uganda, in 1998 adopted a policy to restructure many government departments including the Forestry Department. It recognized an urgent need for a change in the policy, legal framework and institutions controlling forestry in the country. There was a sense of crisis about the state of the country’s forests and a particular outcry at the state of the forest reserves, in the hands of the Forestry Department. The sensitization Forestry Department was no longer appropriate for the task and therefore a need for it to be divested. It was decided that a new institutional arrangement was needed hence the Forestry Inspection Division, the National Forestry Authority and the District Forestry Services were set up.
Government of Uganda worked with DFID, Norway, GTZ, UNDP, FAO and the EU towards this institutional change since 1999. Having made the decision to close the Forestry Department, the Ministry pushed for a quick development and transition to, an NFA. So, the NFA became in 2003 under section 52 of The National Forestry and Tree Planting Act and was launched on the 26th April 2004.
Establishment of the National Forestry Authority was preceded by the development of the new Forestry Policy (2001) and the National Forest Plan (2002). These were to provide for a framework for distribution of roles and responsibilities amongst sector stakeholders and not just the Forestry Department.
NFA has a mandate of managing 506 Central Forest Reserves (CFR’s) totaling to 1,262,090 ha of the land cover, with objectives of improving management of the CFRs, expanding partnership arrangements, supplying forest and non-forest products and services and ensuring organizational stability.
Job Summary:
Ensure protection and sustainable management of Central Forest Reserves.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Take full charge of the beat and manage the Central Forest Reserves (CFRs).
- Implement forest management plans including raising nursery seedlings, planting trees and regular forest boundary maintenance.
- Initiate, maintain and manage relationships with local communities.
- Participate in preparation and review of Forest Management Plans.
- Prepare and implement operational work plans, weekly activity schedules and targets and ensure their accomplishment.
- Supervise and report performance of all licensed activities within the beat and maintain an updated register.
- Ensure collection of projected revenue. • Participate in preparation and supervision of local contracts where applicable and certification of completion of work.
- Ensure regular maintenance of forest infrastructures.
- Monitor and regularly report on flowering and seeding (phenology) of trees.
- Plan, conduct and supervise forest patrols to ensure integrity of the forest.
- Participate in forest protection activities beyond the beat.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Diploma in Forestry or Agro-forestry from a reputable institution.
- At least two (2) years working experience in a similar or related position in a reputable organization.
- Basic knowledge of forestry and environmental management.
- Minimum of twenty five (25) years of age.
- Good interpersonal, team building and organizational skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to manage the supply chain for silviculture, harvesting operations and logistics.
- High level of integrity, resilience and reliability.
- Entrepreneurial ability and result-oriented.
How To Apply for NFA Uganda Jobs 2022
Criteria for application Interested candidates who meet the above requirements, should submit their applications, certified copies of academic certificates, transcripts and curriculum vitae giving full details of applicants’ education, qualifications, experience (with evidence), present salary, and three referees with their full postal, e-mail addresses and telephone contacts as well as the candidate’s full address and e-mail to the address below not later than close of business on 31st August 2022 or send soft copies to recruit@nfa.go.ug. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification. NFA is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply. Applications should be addressed to: The Executive Director National Forestry Authority Plot 10/20 Spring Road, Bugolobi P. O. Box 70863, Kampala-Uganda Tel: 0312 – 264035/6; 0414-360400
Deadline: 31st August 2022
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